Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Well Prepared For Success

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree completion program at California Baptist University prepares students for a wide range of callings, including the call to teach. Providing a well-rounded, multi-disciplinary foundation that reflects today’s multicultural society, the B.A. in Liberal Studies degree-completion program competitively positions students to transition into careers as a multi-subject elementary school educators, or enter a new careers in a range of rewarding fields.

Greg Bowden, Ed.D., Faculty Lead

Interdisciplinary Degree

Designed for the working adult, the B.A. in Liberal Studies degree completion program offers an accelerated format that combines multiple academic disciplines for a comprehensive education. For those seeking to become multiple subject teachers, this interdisciplinary curriculum exposes students to a range of teaching styles and diversity issues prevalent in today’s multicultural classrooms. Students see the intersection between different fields of study, while developing critical thinking, communication, analytical and other skill sets highly valued by today’s leading employers.

Choose From a Range of Concentrations

CBU's LBS degree completion program offers students the opportunity to tailor to education to best match their personal and profession interests. Currently offered concentrations include:

English

Human Development

Kinesiology

Social Science

Building Strong Relationships

The Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education and its outstanding faculty have earned an excellent reputation among school districts and other employers across the region and beyond. Students benefit from the strong relationships the program has built with schools and educators, leading to high placement rates and priority placement for CBU student teachers and alumni. While building relationships with employers, students also build lasting relationships with mentoring faculty dedicated to student success.

Early Classroom Experience

The B.A. in Liberal Studies degree-completion program from CBU offers students the unique opportunity to observe and gain experience inside a working classroom, soon after starting the program. Early exposure to the classroom environment allows students to confirm their career choice and link education theory with classroom practice. This early introduction to fieldwork results in better prepared teachers ready to face the challenges and rewards of teaching.

Developing Exceptional Qualities

Consistent with CBU’s faith-based mission, the the B.A. in Liberal Studies degree-completion program integrates relevant Christian content into the curriculum. Drawing from key Christian tenants, courses emphasize patience, understanding, and cooperation in the classroom and workplace — developing compassionate, virtuous and effective teachers and professionals who truly make a difference.

Finish What You Started

If you’re ready to reach your academic, professional and personal goals, the B.A. in Liberal Studies degree-completion program is ready to help. Attend the next information session to learn more about the B.A. in Liberal Studies major.

Program Requirements

Students must select at least one area of concentration within the major. The Liberal Studies, Degree Completion Program does not meet Elementary Subject Matter Competence. The Elementary Subject Matter Program is specifically designed to prepare students for the CSET and to meet the demands for teaching in a multiple subject classroom. Candidates for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential must pass CSET or an approved state exam.